The reply, ‘Sorry I’m busy’ s’enough, to appease the greatest request.
Rarely do you need to say more, ‘Busy, how?’ is anyone’s guess.

So I’ve made a list for those of you, who feel guilty when trying to say No.
Twelve valid Busy’s you can use, because your time is yours, don’t you know!?

[ahem]
I’m busy resting
Busy recovering
I’m busy taking slow walks
Busy discovering

I’m busy recharging
Busy snoozing
I’m busy being by myself
Busy refusing

I’m busy listening to my dreams
Busy sipping tea
I’m busy spending time with God
Busy being me

‘How I’m busy’
By David Tensen